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Hazard added to list of Ronaldo replacements

Cristiano Ronaldo's reported move to Juventus is nearing and Real Madrid are wasting no time weighing up their options regarding a replacement with Eden Hazard emerging as the latest contender.

AS report that Paris Saint-Germain's star duo Neymar and Kylian Mbappe remain Madrid's top targets, but Hazard is now listed as "Plan C." Hazard is yet to sign a new contract at Chelsea, along with Belgium teammate Thibaut Courtois, citing that the club need to be more ambitious.

The winger upstaged Neymar during Belgium's 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win over Brazil, and Real Madrid have history in signing players based on the tournament, bringing in James Rodriguez following his performances in 2014.

Reports surrounding Ronaldo's mooted transfer continued to escalate in the European press on Monday, giving a sense that all parties involved are heading to an agreement.

Meanwhile, Spanish radio Cadena COPE claimed that Ronaldo had already spoken to Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri to discuss how the superstar would fit in at Juventus.

The matters of the transfer fee and Mendes' sizable cut are also still to be determined. Multiple reports last week said Juventus had offered €100m to Madrid, but COPE said on Monday that the Spanish club are seeking €130m, plus an additional €20m for Mendes. La Gazzetta said that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is asking for a €150m fee (not counting the agent's fee) but would be willing to settle around €120m or €130m.

LIVE BLOG

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21.43 BST: West Ham will consider offers greater than £15 million for Michail Antonio, according to Sky Sports, and the Hammers are also open to offers for Pedro Obiang and Cheikhou Kouyate.

21.24 BST: It's a DONE DEAL! Barcelona have confirmed the signing of midfielder Arthur from Gremio in a deal worth as much as €40 million on a six-year contract.

21.15 BST: In addition to the potential signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus are also interested in Lazio's £130 million-rated Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Needless to say, the Old Lady could have some hefty bills to pay this summer, and talkSPORT cites Gazzetta dello Sport as reporting that she's told Liverpool they can have Marko Pjaca for £22 million as a means of raising funds for their expenditures.

20:48 BST: Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney is firmly back on the radar of Jose Mourinho and Manchester United, report the Manchester Evening News.

20:20 BST: It looks MLS champions Toronto FC are set to lose Ager Aketxe back to Spain, with Cadiz wanting him back after a loan last year, according to Marca.

19.38 BST: Is Karim Benzema's time at Real Madrid over? After Los Blancos's No. 9 tweeted out his thanks to the club for nine years in the Spanish capital, Gab Marcotti discusses the player's future.

19.11 BST: Chelsea's deadlock in negotiating Maurizio Sarri's exit from Napoli could be about to break, the Star cites Tuttosport as reporting. The Italian outlet claims that the Blues are set to bid €60 million for Jorginho, €11 million more than on offer from Manchester City, which would grease the wheels to bring both manager and the 26-year-old midfielder to West London. The report doubles down on Chelsea's Italian proclivity by stating that the Premier League club will offer Juventus -- who, remember, seem set to spend a massive amount of money on Cristiano Ronaldo -- €100 million for Gonzalo Higuain and 23-year-old centre-back Daniele Rugani.

18.44 BST: Spanish radio station COPE is reporting that the deal between Real Madrid and Juventus for 33-year-old mega-star Cristiano Ronaldo is about to close, with an agreement set to be reached at €130 million -- plus €20 million for Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes.

18.17 BST: Real Madrid and Manchester United have opened discussions with Lazio over the transfer of 23-year-old midfifelder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who the Serie A side values at £130 million, talkSPORT cites Italian outlet Il Messaggero as reporting.

17.50 BST:The Manchester Evening News reports that Harry Maguire had piqued Pep Guardiola's interest in January, before Man City ultimately signed Aymeric Laporte, but after his impressive World Cup with England, the Leicester City centre-back could be a candidate to replace injury-prone captain Vincent Kompany, whose contract expires next summer.

17:23 BST: West Ham have made a club-record £40 million offer for Lazio's Felipe Anderson, according to Goal.

17:10 BST: Manchester United confirm youngsters Zak Dearnley and Callum Whelan have signed a new contracts with the club.

We are delighted to announce Zak Dearnley and Callum Whelan have both signed new deals with #MUFC.

16.00 BST: O Jogo write that Bayern Munich have had a €35 million bid for Porto's Alex Telles rejected.

15.55 BST: TV magazine show "El Chiringuito de Jugones" claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes had told Madrid that Juventus were going to present an offer for Ronaldo.

The "Jugones" show claimed that the transfer could be finalised "in the coming hours... or at some time this week", while basing much of its report on "news coming out of Italy" and mentioning that Ronaldo's underwear website is currently featuring a picture of the man himself modelling a pair in front of a black and white background.

Modelling underwear in front of a black and white background. The transfer window is great.

14.00 BST: Gazzetta dello Sport report that Roma's director of football Monchi has been impressed by Jordan Pickford at the World Cup, but is against signing players on this basis because of the inflated price.

13.40 BST: Today's edition of Record links Tottenham with a move for Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo.

13:20 BST: Mancheser City will turn their attentions to Miralem Pjanic if Jorginho follows Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea, according to Tuttosport.

12:50 BST: Patrice Evra has urged his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to join Juventus.

"Everyone asks me, 'Pat, what do you think?'" he said on his Instagram Live video. "I haven't spoken to Cristiano about this, but my advice is, if he wants to play to 2050, he has to go to Juve. There is no other team he must join. It's simple.

"I thank Juve, because if after Manchester I continued to win and to run, it was thanks to Juve. You should never spit on the plate that fed you, so Juve will always be in my heart.

"So Cristiano, I tell you this: make the right choice. You know how much the Italians love you, but it's a sacrifice. If you go to Juve, it's to work and to work hard. This lot don't know what a vacation is.

"But that's the choice. Either you want to continue playing to 2050 or just carry on for a bit. I can tell you this. If you go to Juve, you'll be at the next World Cup -- not as a mascot but as a protagonist."

12.30 BST: Reports in Turkey say talks are ongoing between West Brom and Besiktas over Nacer Chadli.

08.25 BST: Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has revealed he would like to re-sign Manchester United defender Daley Blind.

Paper Talk

Seri nears Premier League switch

Jean Michael Seri is edging closer to a Premier League move after being spotted in London over the weekend, reports the Daily Star.

The Nice midfielder has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Fulham after failing to join his OGC Nice teammates on their preseason training camp under new boss Patrick Vieira.

With the Ivorian having only one year left on his contract, it's thought that Nice are prepared to cash in while they can still command a reasonable fee.

Mahrez move nearly done

Manchester City are finally close to sealing a £60m transfer for Riyad Mahrez.

According to the Daily Mail, the Leicester star will undergo a medical in the next 48 hours before confirming his switch to the Premier League champions.

City have been forced to remain patient in their pursuit of the 27-year-old, having seen a January bid rejected by the Foxes, which prompted Mahrez to go AWOL.

Mahrez is expected to kick-start Pep Guardiola's summer spending spree, with Napoli's Jorginho also set to complete his protracted move to the Etihad.

Tap-ins

- Spurs have a free run at Jack Grealish after Liverpool ruled themselves out of the running for the Aston Villa playmaker. The Liverpool Echo claims the Reds "have absolutely no interest" in the 22-year-old, and are "targeting a higher calibre of player". Ouch.

- Ajax have confirmed their interest in Manchester United fringe player Daley Blind, reports Sky Sports. The versatile defender left Amsterdam for Old Trafford in 2014 but has struggled to hold down a place under Jose Mourinho.

- Mario Balotelli is closing in on a move to Marseille, says RMC Sport. The Italian is set to quit rival Ligue 1 club Nice after netting 33 goals in 51 matches in the past two seasons.

- Frank Lampard has gone back to West Ham to sign promising defender Reece Burke, reports the Sun. The 21-year-old will join Derby for around £1.5m as Lampard prepares for his first season as manager.

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